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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 · Wheaton

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Mascoutah Plant Roars Back: Boeing Workers End 101-Day Strike

After rejecting four contract offers over three months, 3,200 machinists at Boeing's Illinois and Missouri facilities secured a 24% wage increase and $6,000 signing bonus, ending a strike that halted fighter jet production. Workers at the Mascoutah plant resumed operations in mid-November 2025, rebuilding the F-15, F/A-18, and other advanced military aircraft.

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United Cuts 100+ O'Hare Flights Daily Amid FAA Summer Cap

Chicago's O'Hare International Airport faces a slimmer summer flight schedule as United Airlines slashes over 100 daily departures to comply with a federal mandate aimed at curbing delays. The reductions, tied to ongoing construction and airline growth, preserve peak travel times but signal challenges for Illinois travelers and the region's economy. With the cap starting June 2, passengers are urged to check bookings amid the nation's busiest hub's constraints.

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